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I am facing a situation involving potential death certificate fraud. After my husband passed away, I was not contacted by the hospital because his children informed them there was no living spouse. I suspect there may be two death certificates, as he was already at the funeral home before I was... View More
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answered on Feb 18, 2025
The idea of two (2) death certificates should be resolved fairly easily by requesting a certified copy of his death certificate from Vital Statistics.
As the surviving spouse you have rights to receive certain assets from the Estate. Any claim the children have should be addressed through... View More
This specific mayors court has been defined as a money grab and unlawful in the way it operates
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answered on Feb 16, 2025
The local rules of Court will provide the process for obtaining a copy of the Court proceedings, and whether there are provisions for making recordings by alternative means, or the local rules will provide that you can hire a court reporter to transcribe the proceedings.
Now I’m being sued for the damages because the car was not insured and they’re threatening to suspend my license
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answered on Feb 16, 2025
If the car was used without your permission, then you are not responsible. The way the question was written gives the appearance that the car was in your name but used by your son. If that is the case, then you can be held liable. If found liable, then your license can be suspended until the... View More
Received window tint ticket in OH. As the officer was handing me my ID and the ticket, he asked for proof of insurance (POI), which I showed him, but he had already marked that I did NOT provide POI on my ticket. When I showed him proof, he marked on my ticket (the carbon copy) that I showed... View More
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answered on Feb 16, 2025
The main concern is the proof of insurance. You need to show up for Court in order to demonstrate proof of insurance.
I do not believe there is anything you can do about not marking proof of insurance on the ticket.
Removing the window tint may be helpful, but it is not a defense.... View More
My landlord has not fixed anything that falls under the housing quality standards. I receive rental assistance and that program has failed me with NOT holding the landlord accountable. He is now asking for a rent increase. I’ve been suffering for approaching two years, only slept one time in the... View More
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answered on Feb 16, 2025
Many Courts in Ohio state that there is no claim for abatement of rent unless the tenant pursues a rent escrow account. If you have documentation take it to the Clerk of Courts and attempt to open an escrow account. If the Clerk will not accept your documentation, send a certified letter giving... View More
This is how the language used in the contract. I held up my end of the deal, they failed to find the Buyer and close
Buyer will pay 1000 to escrow agent as an earnest money deposit if the buyer fails to close for any reason other than the contingencies described in the agreement then the... View More
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answered on Jan 15, 2025
Ohio Revised Code §4735.24 requires the escrow agent to maintain the funds in escrow until it receives an executed agreement directing the funds to be disbursed, or a final judgment of a Court directing the funds to be disbursed.
If the buyer will not execute a release, then you will have... View More
He isn’t following zoning set back rules. I paid a surveyor to certify my property lines. He hasn’t registered his business with my county. He’s not treating my job as a priority and I’ve caught him with bad workmanship with pic proof. He’s been paid a full deposit of half the cost and in... View More
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answered on Nov 29, 2024
You have a written contract, and an attorney should review the contract to make certain you are complying with all your obligations. You should have a zoning inspector come to the property and verify set back requirements are being complied with by the contractor. If there is an issue you should... View More
We signed a contract to purchase a house for a specific sale price. The property was presented to have 1844 square feet. I thought it felt smaller and when I asked the realtor said wait for the appraisal to see. After appraisal it was noted the sale price was within market range but the actual... View More
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answered on Nov 6, 2024
For a more thorough answer an attorney would need to review your purchase agreement. A standard purchase agreement would have an appraisal contingency. However, the contingency is usually fulfilled if the property appraises for the amount of the purchase price. With the square footage being off,... View More
My neighbor hired a surveyor who put in a new property pin and staked the property line. The new property pin is approximately 4.5 feet from the previous one. The previous pin is listed on my Warranty Deed. The triangle shaped staked area in question cuts through my carport. My carport has been in... View More
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answered on Oct 17, 2024
It is important to note that monuments and landmarks take precedent over surveys from legal descriptions. If the monuments have been placed there some time ago, you need to discuss the issue with your neighbor. Otherwise, you have a boundary dispute and the Court will determine whether the... View More
The lot is a .5 acre lot in Adelphi Ohio. There are two mobile homes on the lot they rent the lots but own the homes. We want to buy our own mobile home to move to the lot. Can we have the current tenants move if given a reasonable time to vacate? Would we be legally responsible for any cost in... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
You are on notice of a rental agreement so you are bound by the terms. Once you know the terms and conditions as well as the length of the agreement (term) you can cancel the contract or refuse to renew.
There are very specific laws regarding mobile home parks and the eviction process. It... View More
I purchased a property in 2024, my mortgage survey showed my west boundary line 3 feet outside of my garage. My neighbor is building a house and presented me with a pin survey he had completed in 2023 showing the boundary line is 5.5 feet inside my garage. I have started the process of going... View More
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answered on Sep 24, 2024
Have a survey performed, and if your neighbor is correct file a temporary restraining order against further construction and a declaratory judgment action for the court to determine the rights of the parties. It is not when you purchased the property, but when the home was constructed, (or may be... View More
There was a handshake on the agreement of $10,000 for the travel trailer with payments of $300 a month until it was paid off. My husband agreed because the couple were in dire straights after a tornado had destroyed their trailer that they lived in full time. The stated that they had to have the... View More
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answered on Aug 30, 2024
You should file a complaint for breach of contract and replevin. The statute of frauds will pose a problem but you should be able to avoid the statute of frauds based upon partial performance.
You should file in municipal court
Process quicker and damages less than $10,000... View More
Contract signed for project and down payment paid in March. Contractor never contacted me again. I complained to the contractor company then was given a new contractor who is doing the same as the prior contractor. Verbally, the agreement with the first contractor and second contractor was to... View More
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answered on Jun 11, 2024
Recently had a decision from the Fifth District that held that the contract did not have a completion date, and the contract did not state that "time was of the essence", therefore the absence from the project for even a long period of time was not a material breach. Attempting to... View More
But then my realtor told me that if the new home does not appraise for what the offer was
I still have to go through with the sell of my home. That leaves us without a home. Is this so
That I have to go through with the sell.
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
The answer to your question requires a review of your contract to sell your home. The sale of your home is conditioned upon you finding a new home. The language of that condition will be the key to determining your rights. "It is contingent on me finding a house." Any house, a house... View More
My mother died and there is a Transfer on Death affidavit so my sister gets the house. There is still a mortgage on the house. Can my sister be added to the mortgage without having the Ability-To_Repay rule be applied? That is, can she be added without looking at her credit history? We did not... View More
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
Once the lender verifies that the person is a bona fide successor in interest there is not supposed to be any inquiry into the successor in interest's finances.
The CFPB issued an interpretation in 2014 stating:
the creditor's written acknowledgement of the successor as... View More
We received a letter stating that we would be switching from Barnett Management to Continental Management. We paid Continental and I called Barnett to confirm the change. I was blindsided by the summons and didn't realize I owed anything to Barnett as I was told to pay Continental. I never... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2023
You have a defense of payment (Accord and Satisfaction). The HOA will assert that you were late in payment and never paid until the law firm was engaged and you received the complaint. The ability to demonstrate the timing of your payment will be critical to your defense.
I believe that... View More
The 3-day notice is for non-payment of January 2025 rent, but it's very possible that the tenant will not have paid February rent by the time of the February 5th court date. So I'm wondering if the January 5 three day notice I gave her would still be good. I did wait three full business... View More
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answered on Feb 16, 2025
If you accepted rent for a future date from the time that you posted the 3-day notice, then the acceptance of the rent invalidates the 3 day notice. The three day notice is invalid and the eviction will not go forward. Unless the payment of rent was for a past due rental period.
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answered on Feb 16, 2025
You need to contact an employment attorney. Your employer is responsible for keeping track of your hours and for paying overtime for any hours more than 40 hours worked in a week.
In years
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answered on Feb 16, 2025
If there has been no contact and no support for a more than a year, then the natural father's consent is not required to allow you to adopt. R.C. 3107.07.
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answered on Feb 16, 2025
In Ohio, any agreement to pay a fee regarding unclaimed funds within two (2) years of your name being listed on the recovery list is invalid. The State of Ohio will assist you in recovering your funds.
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